formic acid is stronger than the acetic acid.give reason?
king , 12 Years ago
Grade Upto college level
3 Answers
Akarsh Aithal
In formic acid,H atom hsving I =0 is attached with -COOH group which does not change the ionisation of the acid. But,
-CH3 group attached with -COOH group in CH3-COOH has +ve inductive effect and so reduces the ionisation of acetic acid. Hence,formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid.
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chandrika
In formic acid,H atom having I =0 is attached with -COOH group which does not change ... Hence,formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid.
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sachin
Acidity can be analyzed by examining the corresponding conjugate base vis-a-vis study of available/active electronic effects on its stability.
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